Diseases & Disorders

The federal government has recently signed off on approving study and research for using marijuana as a treatment for veterans that deal with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. This decision has marijuana advocates surprised, yet glad. The study to be conducted will monitor how 50 veterans that suffer from PTSD react to vaporized marijuana. This study will research different potencies of the plant.
This decision made by the Department of Health and Human Services has many wondering how this will shift other drug policies in America. For years marijuana has been illegal and punished with harsh criminal penalties. If the studies are shown as successful then this could lead to a more lenient view on the drug, especially where medical use is concerned. Read More »

Unlike osteoarthritis, which results from the wear and tear of the aging process, rheumatoid arthritis can strike at any age, and is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the tissues surrounding the joints. This prolonged assault can eventually lead to complete loss of function in the affected joints. Primary treatment includes medications to quell an overactive immune system, and keep pain and inflammation at bay.
Studies and anecdotal reports suggest certain natural approaches may provide additional relief, and here are a few with which to experiment. Read More »

Everybody is aware that most of the products offered in stores are loaded with heavy chemicals, some of them highly dangerous and toxic. However, few people ever realise it or really think about the consequences. The general assumption is that today there is hardly anything that isn't harmful and since you cannot stop shopping or make manufacturers stick to eco-friendly ingredients, you can't do much about it.
Here we have shown a few of the most toxic chemicals that are widely used in industry and the production of cleaning detergents to make you see the bad impact they have on you and probably change your mind about their safety. Read More »

If you and your partner are attempting to become pregnant, you may be looking for ways to boost your fertility, especially if you have been trying to become pregnant for several months or more. One of the oldest, and safest ways to boost fertility is acupuncture.
If you aren't sure what acupuncture is, it is the ancient practice of inserting small, thin needles into the skin. Depending on where these needles are placed, the needles will help to stimulate certain functions of the body, in this case, fertility.
Acupuncture, when used with modern fertility treatments, can boost fertility in women by as much as 26% according to a study done by Tel Aviv University. Other studies have certainly backed up these claims with similar results. Read More »

Lead is a natural element that can be dangerous if it makes its way into your drinking water. Lead used to be commonly used in household plumbing. In Canada, it was the most popular metal to use in lead solder that was used to join plumbing lines together. Lead was also used in the service line connecting a house to the local municipal water grid. However, due to its risk levels lead stopped being used in the late 1980s.
But what are the health risks of lead and lead exposure? Read More »

Cancer is a disease unlike any other in that treatment can be provided in a number of ways that are entirely dependent on many factors. This could be anything from how the cancer is present in the body, to what areas need to be treated in order to prevent it spreading.
There are three main types of treatment used in fighting cancer: chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy.
Here is how each treatment is carried out and what it aims to do. Read More »

Breast enhancement is a familiar type of cosmetic surgery, and women may feel that they know everything about the subject. However, there are many different types of augmentation, and the results can be very different. In order to fully understand how breast augmentation surgery can improve the shape and appearance of a woman's chest, it is important to know the full facts behind any kind of enlargement or alteration of the breasts.
These facts can also help women to be sure that a boob job is the right decision for them. Read More »

An intervention is an attempt by a person or persons that want to help an individual to seek professional help. An intervention is usually held for someone that is dealing with a substance abuse addiction and can even be used for one dealing with an eating disorder.
Interventions can be difficult because of the emotional strain and anxiety it can cause for everyone involved, but it can be the first step toward saving one’s life.
If you know of someone who you believe could benefit from an intervention then here are some steps that you can take to make sure it goes smoothly so that they can get the help they need. Read More »

Its not an easy task to keep your place looking clean, sanitized and presentable sometimes. There are so many tasks to do and so many chemicals to do them with, so no wonder we often don't feel like doing it.
Most modern products however contain a number of chemicals of questionable safety, keeping labels warning us to keep away from children, hazardous, poison and similar labels that sound pretty ominous. Thankfully, you can dispose of these safely and move on to much more environmentally and family-friendly alternatives that could already be found in your home.
The following tips will give you some details on what you can do: Read More »

Possessing a clean and fresh skin during the busy day is sometimes hard and even impossible. We are constantly exposed to influence which is harmful for our skin, whether at street, while we make our daily walks or simply by staying in a room or office with considerable amount of dirt in it.
The skin is of the first alarms that the ambience around us is not clear enough, especially if we are more sensitive towards the constantly polluted air and sweating during the day.
For that reason we offer you some advices which will help you to maintain a higher hygiene of your skin and to make it look fresh all day long. Read More »

More and more women are asking the questions:
• What are those brownish spots that are starting to show up on my skin?
• Why are there more on my hands and arms than any other part of my body?
• How do I get rid of them? Read More »

Women who want to enhance their breasts, but do not want to undergo surgery or get implants, may turn to fillers. The fillers are a temporary solution to breast enhancement because the material, which is hyaluronic acid, gradually gets absorbed into the body. It is naturally found under the skin, and it is slowly digested and broken down into bio-compatible products which are eliminated by the body.
What is the Treatment? Read More »